"Just a second!" |
See how I mentioned "overly complicated" above? Well, I have now gotten myself in a tizz. I'm on Chapter 4, where the story transitions from introducing the characters into the body of the action. I'm terrified I'll get this wrong. The real concern being, I'm not 100% sure why I'm having trouble.
Part of it is certainly down to the pressure I'm putting on myself. I want this chapter to work. If it doesn't feel like a good transition it might come across as sloppy or messy. If the pace is adversely affected, it may come across as a stop-gap. Either way, I've blown this chapter up so much in my own head that I'm almost afraid to write it.
Decisive Action! |
Also, the plot points should be exciting enough in themselves to be at least captivating, without every step being spelt out or spoonfed to the reader. Imagination is in what's missing and, as long as the reader isn't confused about where the story has gone, it should be able to carry.
Hmm! Time to get back to the writing. I have to have my primary protagonist make a decision to act. I have to have my secondary protagonist make a decision to improve her situation, and I have to have begin hinting at my main antagonist. The fleeting glimpse at the end of chapter 3 is not enough.
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